Rhizoctonia stem and root rot

scouted Sept. 7, 2021

Scientific Name
Rhizoctonia sp.
Background
Soybeans in Craven county, variety Moysoy 5607, were scouted and observed with 5% of the field being affected by canker and dieback localized in patches as well as poor nodulation. The site was in a high, sunny, and dry area.
Conclusion
The issue was identified as Rhizoctonia stem rot and Rhizoctonia root rot. Rhizoctonia stem rot can result in both pre- and post-emergence damping-off, leading to delayed emergence and stunting of infected seedlings. Rhizoctonia prefer warm and moist soil conditions. Rhizoctonia root rot can result in both pre- and post-emergence damping-off, leading to delayed emergence and stunting of infected seedlings. Prevalence tends to increase in warm and moist, but not saturated soils.
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